Product Developer

Paterson Arran; Batley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based baking company is seeking a Product Developer for its Batley facility. The ideal candidate will have bakery or pastry training and a passion for innovation. Responsibilities include developing and delivering high-quality recipes and samples, ensuring the smooth running of the Test Bakery, and collaborating with the Industrialisation team. This hands-on role requires creativity and strong communication skills, as well as the ability to work under pressure. Join a dynamic team that values diversity and innovation.

Qualifications

• Bakery / Pastry trained experience essential.
• Passion for creativity and innovation.
• Works well under pressure and time constraints.
• Keen interest in newness in the sweet goods category.
• Proven track record in maintaining good working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for development of concepts to handover to Industrialisation team.
• Develop, produce and deliver recipes and samples.
• Ensure smooth running of Test Bakery facility.
• Support the team in the implementation of new raw materials.
• Maintain product workbooks for tracking developments.

Skills

Bakery / Pastry trained experience

Passion for creativity and innovation

Working knowledge of Bakery raw materials

Experience in a commercial Bakery environment

Ability to deliver consistent, high-quality samples and concepts

Good analytical skills

Good IT skills

Strong communication skills

Job description

Overview

Date: 1 Dec 2025

Location: Batley, GB

Place of Work: On-Site

Employee Shift: Full tume 37.5

Company Description

We are FBC UK, Fox's Burton's Companies! ……And we bake the UK's most incredible biscuits (we might be slightly biased, but we will leave that for you to judge).

FBC UK was a match made in heaven, with two of the top UK biscuits manufacturers (Burton's Biscuits and Fox's Biscuits) coming together to create one unique, integrated company.

We are home to famous iconic brands, including Maryland, Fox's, Jammie Dodger & Rocky, to name just a few. We are proud manufacturing partners to some of the biggest UK retailers and household names. We bake our incredible biscuits at eight bakeries across the UK, located at Isle of Arran, Livingston, Blackpool, Llantarnam, Edinburgh, Kirkham, Batley & Dorset and our HQ in St Albans. Together, we employ circa 4,000 amazing colleagues across all our locations.

Whilst we know that we have delicious products we also know that that the key ingredient to our success is our people, and the passion we have for our brands. You could be the jammy to our dodger, party ring to our Fox’s or the choc-chip to our Maryland?! We knead people with innovative ideas, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the commitment to drive FBC UK to success.

We are committed to building an inclusive workforce that feels empowered to build a fulfilling and successful career. By embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) we create a supportive environment for people to thrive and strive to have more positive impact.

We understand that having formal and on-the-job learning opportunities is key to our colleagues’ professional and personal growth. We are committed to providing an environment where everyone can learn from each other and grow through a variety of learning experiences.

Our colleagues make our business special. With strong community values, we believe FBC UK is a more prosperous and fun place to work when people feel free to be themselves. We believe in the power of being authentic, entrepreneurial and supporting each other whilst meeting our business goals.

Main Responsibilities

Our Product Developers are responsible for the early-stage development of concepts through to the handover to the Industrialisation team.

• Development, production and delivery of recipes, paperwork and samples to exceptional and consistent standards.
• Fully hands on role developing new products in a Test Bakery environment.
• Ensure on a day-to-day basis the smooth running of the Test Bakery facility with regards to raw materials and equipment
• Work within the Test Bakery team to drive development of existing and new raw materials and support the Industrialisation team in their implementation.
• Being part of a passionate team of Product Developers and Bakers all working towards making the best products possible.
• Maintain product workbooks to track and trace developments for all samples.

Key Ingredients For The Role

• Bakery / Pastry trained experience essential
• Passion for creativity and innovation
• Working knowledge of Bakery raw materials
• Experience in a commercial Bakery environment
• Ability to deliver consistent, high-quality samples and concepts
• Works well under pressure / under time constraints
• A Foodie at heart – a sweet tooth essential!
• Keen interest in newness in the sweet goods category
• Willingness to commute to different site as and when required
• Inquisitive, continuous improvement mindset
• Proven track record in maintaining good working relationships
• Strong analytical skills
• Good IT skills
• Self-starter, self-motivating good understanding/ appreciation of the broader business
• Proven track record of delivering multiple complex projects
• Great communicator
• Willingness to work outside of core hours and away from Batley site as and when required

Diversity Statement

FBC UK is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at FBC UK. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.